MOM'S CANDIED YAMS

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I love these when my mom makes them on the holidays :) and now that I am stationed in Germany I will miss them for the next few years will need to start making them myself... I have made them 2x but I just always think her cooking is so much better than mine. lol

Provided by Heidi Edwards

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

5-6 lb sm-med sized yams
1 c brown sugar (mixed w/ 1 tsp salt)
mini or reg sized marshmellows (we always cut the reg ones in half i think if correct we used approx 24 but you can always use how many you prefer)
2-4 Tbsp margerine ( i kinda just eyeball this amount )

Steps:

  • 1. Boil yams in water until soft enough to poke w/ fork. Drain. Peel while still warm (makes it easier)
  • 2. Cut Yams legnth ways 1/2" inch wide. Layer them in 3 layers, each layer going in different direction. Divide Margerine & Brown sugar mixt in 3rd)
  • 3. Spray baking dish (3 quart size) with nonstick butter spray. Layer yams cover with margerine and Brown sugar mixture. Repeat in opposite direction.
  • 4. Bake @ 300 for 2 1/2 hours or 275 for 3 hours. Basting every 15 minutes. Put marshmellows on 5 minutes before you want to serve them. Bake until golden brown (BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN MARSHMELLOW'S)

Loop Xonar
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The yams are always cooked to perfection and the glaze is just the right amount of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe if you're looking for a delicious and easy side dish.


Gabriella Brodie
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These candied yams are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend this recipe.


Asad JilaNi Khan
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I made these candied yams for my Thanksgiving dinner and they were a hit! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The yams were sweet and tender, and the glaze was just the right amount of sticky. I will definitely be making these ag


Atim Ashley
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These candied yams are a delicious and easy side dish. I made them for my family and they loved them. The yams were cooked perfectly and the glaze was just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


Asana Idrisu
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The yams are always cooked to perfection and the glaze is just the right amount of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe if you're looking for a delicious and easy side dish.


Mokshedul ali
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These candied yams are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend this recipe.


Abeer Alhindi
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I made these candied yams for my Thanksgiving dinner and they were a hit! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The yams were sweet and tender, and the glaze was just the right amount of sticky. I will definitely be making these ag


Rikus Kotze
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These candied yams are a delicious and easy side dish. I made them for my family and they loved them. The yams were cooked perfectly and the glaze was just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


Kylie Knowles
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The yams are always cooked to perfection and the glaze is just the right amount of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe if you're looking for a delicious and easy side dish.


Hajiyo iman
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These candied yams are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend this recipe.


Cory Taupari
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I made these candied yams for my Thanksgiving dinner and they were a hit! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The yams were sweet and tender, and the glaze was just the right amount of sticky. I will definitely be making these ag


kabitaa kafle
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These candied yams were a delicious and easy side dish. I made them for my family and they loved them. The yams were cooked perfectly and the glaze was just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


Special George
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The yams are always cooked to perfection and the glaze is just the right amount of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe if you're looking for a delicious and easy side dish


Sabastion Loran
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These candied yams were the perfect side dish for our holiday meal. They were sweet, savory, and so easy to make. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my holiday rotation.


Abdoulrahman Aldoud
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I made these candied yams for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the yams turned out delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Motaleb Talukdar
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These candied yams were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The yams were sweet and tender, and the glaze was just the right amount of sticky. I will definitely be making these again for Christma